In the 1970s, writer David Gerrold supported Star Trek with enthusiasm. In fact, you might even say he was a cheerleader for the show. During the decade he wrote scripts for The Animated Series, voiced animated characters, appeared at conventions and wrote two books about Star Trek. He even appeared in The Motion Picture in 1979.
Between 1970 and 1973, just about everyone else who had been involved with Star Trek had moved on from the show. Even Gene Roddenberry was producing other TV pilots. But David Gerrold continued to rally the fans during those years and helped keep Trek alive for them.
He authored two non-fiction books about the show: The Trouble with Tribbles and The World of Star Trek. He also penned two scripts The Animated Series, More Tribbles More Troubles and Bem, and even did voice work in two episodes.
